Postcode report
Is BL5 3JN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BL5 3JN: area rating, property, schools and local change
BL5 3JN is a postcode in Westhoughton South, Bolton, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BL5 3JN, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BL5 3JN are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BL5 3JN is based on Bolton 028 Census 2021. It covers 9,745 residents, 1,955 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near BL5 3JN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BL5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £221k from 188 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BL5 3JN can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BL5 3JN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BL5 3JN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BL5 3JN
Is BL5 3JN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BL5 3JN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BL5 3JN?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BL5 3JN?
LocaleIQ matched BL5 3JN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BL5 3JN?
The latest median sold price is £221k based on 188 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BL5 3JN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.